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| The Road of 52 Tunnels is a popular hiking trail in the Dolomites. |
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| Rifugio Passo Xomo is a 15 minute walk from the trailhead and a good place to park. |
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| If you're lucky you can snag a spot next to the trailhead. |
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| A WW1 watchtower is in the distance. |
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| The road was built during WWI to support Italian operations against Austria during the many battles of the Isonzo. |
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| It became a critical supply route that was defended by artillery positions built into the tunnels. |
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| It can get pretty dark, damp, and claustrophobic. Bring a flashlight! |
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| The trail has some pretty steep drop offs too. |
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| Yes, there are actually 52 tunnels. |
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| It can get pretty dark in them. |
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| Pitch dark. |
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| Tunnel 19 is the longest tunnel. Luckily it has some holes to let light in. |
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| The trail is about four miles, and takes around two hours to complete. |
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| Rifugio Achille Papa is the popular place to grab a beer and bite to eat at the end of the trail. |
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| The trail down the other side of the mountain is a mile or two longer, but only takes about an hour and 30 minutes to hike. |
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